ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL DRESS CODE GUIDELINES​All students attending St. Michael School are required to wear the proper school uniform. Students’ appearance contributes greatly to their personality and attitude in and out of the classroom; therefore, they need to develop a respect for the Dress Code and wear their school uniform with pride. St. Michael School polo shirts, crew socks with SMS symbols, hooded jackets, and Physical Education uniforms are purchased from our school office.Should a student not comply with these dress guidelines, parents/guardians will be notified and requested to bring a proper school uniform for a change, or consequences will be given to the student. Non-compliance to dress guidelines will affect a student’s evaluation for personal development and will be reflected on their report card. Uniforms must be clean, neat, and presentable. Stained, worn, faded, and outgrown uniforms must be replaced.GROOMING STANDARDS Girls:Girl’s hair is to be clean, well groomed, and styled appropriately for school. It must not fall over the eyebrows or face. No fad, colored, tinted, highlights, or extreme hairstyles are allowed. No part of the head is to be shaved. Boys: Boys hair is to be clean, well groomed, and styled appropriately for school. It must cut above the shirt collar and must not fall over the eyebrows, ears, and/or face. No fad, colored, tinted, highlights, or extreme hairstyles are allowed. No part of the head is to be shaved. Facial hair is not permitted (chin growth, beards, and/or mustaches).Jewelry:The school is not responsible for any lost or damaged jewelry. Girls may wear a pair of stud earrings and one chain around the neck. Bracelets, and dangle earrings are not allowed (this includes fashion/play jewelry as well). Boys may wear a chain around the neck but NO earrings.Make-up:No make-up is permitted.Fingernails:Girls may use only clear nail polish on their nails.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORMSThe Physical Education (P.E.) uniforms are purchased from the school office for all students in grades Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. P.E. shirts are to be tucked in at all times. The P.E. uniform will consist of the following:

Blue P.E. T-shirt with SMS logo

Blue P.E. shorts with SMS logo

White socks MUST be at least 3 inches above the ankle

Athletic shoes

STANDARD UNIFORMSBoys:

Grey polo shirt with SMS logo – available in the school office

Navy blue long pants/dress slacks – may be any brand but no jeans or cargo material/styles with over-sized pockets

Solid navy blue or black belt MUST be used if pants/shorts have belt loops.

Navy blue jackets, sweaters, and sweatshirts with SMS logo ONLY!

CHANGE OF CLOTHINGStudents in Kindergarten must have a complete change of uniform clothes (SMS logo T-shirt, SMS logo shorts, undergarments, and socks) in his/her school box at all times. Each item should be labeled and stored in a plastic bag marked with your child’s name. It is your responsibility to make sure that your child has a change of clothes at school. Should there be an accident that requires extra clothes and there is none you will be called to bring your child a change of clothes.

FREE DRESS GUIDELINESFree dress days are a privilege. Each student is given the choice to participate in the appropriate free dress guidelines or to wear his/her school uniform on these specified days. The pride the students show in their attire and appearance contribute greatly to their attitude in school. This pride in being a Christian person and student of St. Michael’s School is well worth preserving and fostering, therefore, our students and parents/guardians must cooperate in abiding by the following guidelines:Boys: